The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has warned police officers against indiscriminately searching the mobile phones of National Youth Service Corps members under the guise of checking for involvement in internet fraud..
Adekimi gave the
warning during a working visit to corps members undergoing the 2026 Batch ‘B’
Stream II Orientation Course in Kwara State, where he also assured them of
adequate security throughout their service year.
The Police Public
Relations Officer in the state, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this in a
statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin, the state capital.
The statement said the
Commissioner of Police was received at the NYSC Orientation Camp by the state
Coordinator, Musa Kafarda, who commended the police boss for his commitment to
the security and welfare of corps members deployed to the state.
Adekimi also reminded the corps members of their responsibilities as young Nigerians, describing them as important agents of positive change who should make meaningful contributions to their host communities during their service year.
He urged them to use
social media responsibly and avoid digital thuggery and other activities
capable of undermining peace and public order.
“You are leaders of
today and possess enormous potential to contribute positively to national
development.
“Make your service
year meaningful, contribute positively to your host communities, use social
media responsibly and stay away from digital thuggery and every other activity
capable of undermining peace,” Adekimi advised.
The police
commissioner, however, assured the corps members that they were entitled to be
treated with dignity and respect in their dealings with police personnel.
“No police officer
should indiscriminately search through the mobile phones of corps members on
the road under the guise of checking whether they are involved in internet
fraud,” Adekimi said.
He encouraged any
corps member who encounters inappropriate conduct by police personnel or has a
security concern to report through the command’s dedicated channels or approach
the nearest police formation for assistance.
The statement quoted
him as asking the corps members to see the police as partners throughout their
service year and to freely share credible information that could help security
agencies protect them and their host communities.
“Do not hesitate to
report any security concern or inappropriate conduct through the Command’s
dedicated channels or approach the nearest Police formation for prompt
assistance,” the CP said.
Adekimi also commended
the Camp Commandant and other security personnel for their efforts in
maintaining what he described as a safe and conducive environment for the corps
members.
He wished the
prospective corps members a productive orientation exercise and a rewarding
service year, urging them to leave positive footprints in the communities where
they would eventually be posted across the state.
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